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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.53, 1,459.01 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.53, 1,459.01 and 323.25 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.53 : 1,459.01 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.53/1,459.01 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.53x = 1,459.01 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.53x = 471,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,623.37/972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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